Eileen Gray

These Savory Shortbread Cookies are so pretty and so tasty. They have bold flavor thanks to walnuts, parmesan and fresh rosemary. These would be a great addition to your next charcuterie board. If you spend any time at all looking at social media, you probably know that Charcuterie boards are all the rage. I can …

Sourdough Hoagie Rolls! Hoagie, hero, sub, grinder, whatever you call your sandwich, this is a great roll for building your masterpiece. I live near Philadelphia and we call them Hoagies. But I grew up in the part of New Jersey that is closer to New York. There we called them subs. You might also know …

Rhubarb Meringue Tart is an elegant and tasty dessert. This tart has gorgeous curd filling in a crisp crust and it’s topped with mounds of toasted meringue. Rhubarb might be known as the “pie plant”, and believe me I think there’s nothing better than an old-fashioned pure rhubarb pie, but there’s a lot more you …

Rhubarb Curd is an easy to make recipe that is unbelievably versatile in the kitchen. Spread it on scones, use it as a tart or cake filling or drizzle it over ice cream. Buy rhubarb when it’s in season and freeze it to make curd any time of year. All of my curd recipes are …

Sourdough Chocolate Cake is moist, super-dark and slightly tangy. Top it with buttercream, whipped cream or just a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Everyone loves a moist and tender chocolate cake. You know what helps make a cake super tender and moist? Sourdough discard! This isn’t a “fancy” chocolate cake with layers and special fillings. This …

Key Lime Layer Cake has all the best things about Key Lime pie, in a cake. Buttery vanilla cake is layered with key lime curd, key lime cheesecake and a special graham cracker crunch. A hint of rum takes the flavor up a notch. Right off the bat I’ll admit that this is not a …

100% Pistachio Macarons are made without almond flour for big pistachio flavor. Pistachio buttercream is the perfect filling for these special macarons. It’s true, French Macarons can be made without almonds. Ground pistachios make beautiful macarons. Just a dab of food coloring will make lovely green shells that advertise the special pistachio flavor. Scroll through …

Triple Lemon Yogurt Pound Cake is perfumed with lemon 3 ways. Fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice and pure lemon extract join forces with tangy Greek yogurt for a burst of fresh flavor! This is a great pound cake with an even crumb and melt in your mouth texture. A perfect pound cake is one …

Buttercream, frosting, icing, whatever you call it, I’ve put together an extensive list of recipes for you to choose from for finishing your next cake. What’s the difference between buttercream, frosting and icing? Well, there is no “legal” definition of buttercream, frosting or icing (as far as I know). As the name implies, buttercream has …

Classic French Buttercream is light, fluffy and not too sweet. This frosting is a dream to work with and will take on any flavor you’d like. Ooh la la, let’s make some French Buttercream. This frosting is rich, yet light as a feather. If you love Italian Meringue and Swiss Meringue buttercream, I think you’ll …